TR-442 over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Illinois · 4 MI NW ST Elmo · Structure no. 026320600000000
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-442 over Little Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying TR-442 over Little Creek in Fayette County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-442 over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-442 over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does TR-442 over Little Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-442 over Little Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns TR-442 over Little Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.